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"CHR" redirects here. For another use of that term see Constraint Handling Rules .


Contemporary hit radio, or '''CHR''', is a Radio Format that is common in the United States and Canada that focuses on playing current and recent popular music as determined by the Top 40 . There are several subcategories, dominantly focusing on Rock , Pop , or Urban music. Used alone, "CHR" most often refers to the CHR/pop format. A list of subcategories includes:

  • CHR/dance — playing Dance remixes of popular songs.

  • CHR/urban — focusing on Hip-hop and R&B .

  • CHR/pop — plays Pop , urban, Alternative and Rock hits. Often referred as " Top 40 ".

  • CHR/80s — arguably now an " Oldies " format, this is quickly gaining popularity.


There are also Ethnic variations, such as CHR/español ( Latin Pop ), and '''CHR/Tejano''' ( Tex-Mex And Tejano ) which can be found in Texas .


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